The Sun.
4.6 billion years old
109 times wider than Earth
Distance from Earth: 147 million km
Composition:
92.1% Hydrogen
7.8% Helium
And 65 other elements including Oxygen, Carbon and Nitrogen
Six distinct layers
Corona
Chromosphere
Photosphere
Convection Zone
Radiative Zone
Core
Temperature at core: 15,000,000°C
Continuous nuclear reactions in the core generate heat and light.
Allowing all Earth's living organisms to grow and survive
Without the Sun ...
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